Unit aim

The aim of this unit is to help students to develop an understanding of the need for environmental and natural resource policy, the process by which such policy is developed, and the constraints facing policy makers. In such a short unit, it is only possible to investigate a selection of natural resource policies as full coverage of all policies will not be possible in the time allowed. In particular, this unit will assist students to develop the following skills and values:
conceptual understanding of the importance of environmental policy
using language appropriate to the profession
written communication
sustainability and equity
reasoned debate, exchange of views and presentational skills
competent delivery of succinct information

Unit content

Policy foundations – environmental and natural resource policy

How is policy developed? Policy at different scales – key attributes and challenges

Forest policy in Australia and internationally

Land use policy

Policy to support biodiversity

Marine policy and the oceans

Energy policy

Property rights

Global Climate policy: why is it needed?

Policy Integration and wrap up

Policy futures – where to from here?

Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

Teaching and assessment

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Intensive offerings may or may not be scheduled in every session. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Southern Cross University employs different teaching methods within units to provide students with the flexibility to choose the mode of learning that best suits them. SCU academics strive to use the latest approaches and, as a result, the learning modes and materials may change. The most current information regarding a unit will be provided to enrolled students at the beginning of the study session.

Commercial Services

The Hotel School

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